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Engine oil 
     
Viscosity and specification  
      The engine is factory-filled with a quality multi-
grade oil that can also be used as an all-season 
oil, except in extremely cold climates.  
      The oil specifications on these pages must be 
indicated on the container, either individually or 
in combination with other specifications.  
      When topping up and changing the oil use only 
quality engine oil. Mixing oils when topping up is 
permissible.  
    
Select the viscosity classification according to the illustration. The oil does 
need not to be changed if the outside temperature only briefly exceeds 
the specified ranges.  1) A date not older than 10.91 must be indicated after this VW standard.  2) These oils may only be used if in exceptional cases no approved  A - Multi-grade high lubricity oils
 
Specification VW 500 00 
1)
B - Multi-grade high lubricity oils
 
Specification VW 501 00 
1)
A - Multi-grade high lubricity oils, minimum API-SF
2) or API-SG
2)
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